Conflict & War
Live coverage and analysis of the world's armed conflicts — the war in Ukraine, the Israel-Gaza and wider Middle East crises, and flashpoints from the Sahel to the South China Sea. Tracking battlefield developments, ceasefire diplomacy, sanctions and the humanitarian toll, with context on who is fighting, why, and what it means for global stability.
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Embattled Spanish PM Sánchez insists no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis
Spain's prime minister tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.…
EU foreign ministers fail to break deadlock over Israel and Ukraine
EU officials met in Ireland but failed to agree on imposing trade sanctions on Israel or military support for Ukraine.…
'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33
Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.…
Rescue efforts continue as Nepal-China flood death toll surpasses 1,270
Authorities in Nepal use helicopters and zip lines to reach remote flood-stricken villages amid widespread destruction.…
Tifo, rollercoaster or both? Osnabruck unveil new display
VfL Osnabruck showcase a tifo that took months to plan before their German Cup tie against Bayern Munich.…
Will the US or China emerge as the AI superpower?
The US and China race to produce the world's leading artificial intelligence.…
Yair Netanyahu, Israeli PM’s son, angers UK right over Falklands comment
Accusing the UK government of ‘hypocrisy’, Yair Netanyahu backs Argentina’s claims to the British-held Falkland Islands.…
Green Party leader Zack Polanski to stand in by-election for Starmer’s seat
Zack Polanski announces candidacy for the Holborn and St Pancras seat to be vacated by British ex-PM Keir Starmer.…
Watch: From Star Wars to Banksy, the art is with you at new Lucas Museum
The museum, founded Star Wars creator George Lucas and his wife, will feature more than 1,200 works of art.…
Morning News Brief
Exodus of experienced military leadership continues in the Pentagon, Trump touts Venezuela oil deal as critics question legality, the jury is deadlock…
Russia to close Goethe-Institut centres as Germany tensions escalate
Moscow to shut Goethe-Institut centres after Germany announces the closure of two Russian institutions.…
China’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on Tehran
Beijing's support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.…
MoD withheld information about nuclear test veterans' records, ex-minister claims
Cold War veterans who oversaw nuclear tests have claimed they caused lifelong health problems.…
Ashes ticket price increase 'really poor' - Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan is critical of a 43% ticket price increase for next year's men's Ashes Test at Edgbaston.…
Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast
China's President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade. The trip illustrates China's growing ambitions at a time when U.S.…
Watch: Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one
The BBC's Zoe Kleinman takes a ride on Uber's self-driving robotaxi as the service rolls out on Thursday.…
Pakistan’s Punjab allows ‘secret’ terrorism trials: Why it’s controversial
A single unnamed official can order anonymous judges, prosecutors and witnesses in terrorism cases, with no time limit.…
Iran Red Crescent urges ICC probe into deadly US strike on wedding party
Outrage grows over US strike that killed four people and wounded 67 at a wedding party in Kuhestak.…
Alcaraz, Sabalenka ease into US Open third round; American players shine
Americans Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Frances Tiafoe progress to the third round.…
Widow whose husband died after falling into slurry pit warns of pressure on farmers
Margaret Owen said it seemed "things are getting worse" after a rise in deaths on British farms.…
UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.…
Eto’o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantino
Samuel Eto'o says a higher budget might have attracted the likes of Mbappe and Tchouameni to play for Africa instead.…
Watch: Drop in small boats crossings forces smugglers to adapt
A BBC investigation has found smuggling gangs are running low on small boats, forcing rival gangs to work together and load more migrants on larger bo…
EU remains divided over trade sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements
Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee says the bloc 'should be moving collectively' in upholding international law.…
Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity grounds
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have asked a judge to dismiss the drug trafficking indictment against them on the grounds that…
Shopping to bar-hopping: USS Abraham Lincoln sailors unwind in Thailand after 250-day voyage
With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stood out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd, writes the BBC's Jonathan Head.…
Coalition plan to cut tobacco excise by 80% ‘will kill people’ Labor says amid public health alarm
Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan claim drastic cut to price of cigarettes and moves to legalise vapes will combat illicit tobacco tradeLeading public hea…
Niger displays arsenal seized after failed military mutiny
Niger’s authorities showed off the arsenal seized during fighting to put down a revolt against the government.…
Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis
Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.…
Trump threatens more strikes as death toll in Iran rises to 18
Trump says US can hit Iran 'anytime we want' as Tehran says deadly strikes, including on wedding party, a war crime.…